Special Senior Edition May 2014

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THE SENIOR ISSUE

official newsmagazine of bloomington high school north - special edition

THE RACE TO GRADUATION page 5 Compare MCCSC’s dropout rates to the rest of the United States.

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THE BEST DAYS

See how four cubs grew into cougars.

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YEAR IN PHOTOS Review the best moments of 2014.

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SAYING CONGRATS

Families show appreciation for their graduating seniors

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Editors in Chief

Cougar transformations 04 School by the numbers 05 Senior Ads 08

STAFF Maureen Langley Zoe Need

NEWS

Business Editor

NORTHUPDATE.COM

Staffers

Check northupdate.com throughout the summer for student profiles, sports photos, news and more.

Maddie Gooldy

CJ Campbell Catherine Hardy Destiny Mullis Sydney Pogue Alaina Schmidt Kat Sylvester Hannah Weatherbee Kiah Weaver Krista Williams

feature

YEAR IN PHOTOS

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NEW ONLINE

Girls track and field sectional

ADVISER Ryan Gunterman

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ON THE COVER: Photo illustration by Maureen Langley FEATURE: Seniors Eli Farmer and Abbey Barker NORTHUPDATE: Sophomores Gracie Heeb and Claire Finn photos by Maureen Langley Join the conversation

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“The best days of your life”

The transformation through high school proved to be extreme for these seniors. See how they think they’ve changed over the past four years.

by Sydney Pogue

“Throughout high school I stopped caring about what other thought about me. I started to focus on my own happiness,” senior Cassey Jostes said.

“I’ve completely changed since freshman year. I’m way more independent,” senior Trevor Chitwood said.

“I haven’t really changed, I got my braces off and I’ve gotten new shoes,” senior Isaac Newsom said.

“I’m a lot less ugly, and maybe a little less socially awkward but it doesn’t feel that way, I’m also less self conscious,” senior Leah Gardner said.

THE RACE TO

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GRADUATE

You’ve hurdled high school’s obstacles, but some of your peers are being left in the dust. Take a look at how Monroe County’s graduation rates compare with the rest of the country.

by Maureen Langley

30%

OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE U.S.

DROPOUT

EVERY YEAR, 1.3 MILLION STUDENTS DROP OUT OF SCHOOL.

7,000

EVERY DAY OF SCHOOL

DROPOUT RATES BY REGION

10.2% WEST

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7.4% NORTHEAST

EVERY 26 SECONDS

BEST & WORST STATES IOWA 88% VERMONT 87% WISCONSIN 87% INDIANA 86% NEBRASK A

86%

6.4% MIDWEST

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 59% NEVADA 62% NEW MEXICO 63% GEORGIA 67% OREGON

68%

6.6% SOUTH

MCCSC GRADUATION RATES

2012 2012 2012 class size Grads Grad Rate

2011 2010 2009 Grad Rate Grad Rate Grad Rate

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94.4%

85.6%

83.4%

76.1%

SOUTH

377

359

95.2%

85.6%

83.4%

76.1%

NEW TECH

61

60

98.4

GRADUATION 26 SCHOOL

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65.4

NORTH

illustration by Maureen Langley / source: nces.ed.gov

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THIS YEAR IN

PHOTOS 1. Junior Annalise Haldeman helps freshman

Adrian Cox-Thurmond with his make up during the production of “Waiting for Lefty” in October. photo by Zoe Need

2. Junior Meredith Metz preforms in “Living Statues” at the farmers market in late September for advanced theater. photo by Maureen Langley

3. Seniors Brock Elmore and Z Stephenson hold

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up the sectional trophy after they beat South for the fourth time. photo by Maureen Langley

4. Senior Grant Sims evades a player from Arsenal Tech as he storms down the court. This season was the first season North basketball beat South since Andy Hodson started coaching them. photo by Maddie Gooldy

5. The football team played Perry Meridian for the homecoming game. North lost, but senior Eli farmer didn’t. He and senior Abbey Barker won homecoming court. photo by Maureen Langley

6. Senior Julia Russio shouts at the crowd during

dress rehearsal for the cheer team’s performance at Nationals. photo by Maddie Gooldy

7. Business Professionals of America poses with their medals after competing. BPA placed 2nd in presentation management at Nationals. photo courtesy of Jacob Cantrell

8. Sophomore Zach Veldeman keeps the ball out of South’s reach during North’s victory in the sectional game. photo by Maureen Langley

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“You’re off to great places!

Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting.

So. . . get on your way!”

Grant Sims,

We are so very proud of the You that You are!

Congratulations Mr. Jon Stevens!

Love, Mom, Dad, Jessica, & Georgie

“Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.”

~ Fred Rogers

Love you, Mom and Dad

McKinzi Jo Elgar

This little girl is all grown up and college bound. We can’t wait to see her use the knowledge she’s found.

We love you, Mom, Dad, Braydon and Brett

Jonathon Frederick,

So proud of you!! You have a great future ahead of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, & Sisters

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Rachel Ringquist,

We are so proud of you! You have a bright future ahead and we will be behind you every step of the way!

Love, Your family

Cole Trueblood,

Congratulations Cole! I am so proud of you!!

Love Mom

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Congratulations AJ Schultheis,

We are proud of your accomplishments, including earning Academic All State Honors in 3 sports (Cross-Country, Swimming, Track and Field). Your dedication to academics, athletics, team participation, and volunteer time is inspiring. It takes leadership that is often quiet and unrecognized to drive people forward.

Keep up that great work at Georgia Tech.

TAI MIKULECKY

CONGRATS ON ALL YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Love, Mom and Dad

CONGRATS Adam Sowder

Love, Mom and Dad

CONGRATULATIONS

Pete Allen!

Swing away! Love, Your family

CONGRATS Phillip Pepper!

Love, Mom and Nicole

Congratulations Rachael!

Now on to the next challenge!

Dear Greg Lopes,

Congratulations and many thanks for working so hard. Your family and friends in the U.S. and Brazil are very proud of your success!

Rachael Mosley

We’re very proud, Mom, Dad, Hannah, and Andrew

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CONGRATULATIONS

CLASS OF 2014

BRYCE ALDRIDGE Congratulations on a great academic and athletic career at North. See it, work on it, and believe in yourself and you will become it! Do great things at UIndy and beyond.

photo by Chris Howell / The Herald Times

Love, Mom, Dad, and Bcylor (2008)

2014 PROM PHOTOS

http://bhsnprom.smugmug.com

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ANDY VARNS

ANTIGONI TONGRET

ASHER ENSMENGER

ERIN BARKER

FARES SAHNOUNI

KOLBY THURS TON

SETH KNAPP

TUCKER ANTHIS

YUSRA SAHNOUNI

ZACH THAMES

COLE TRUEBLOOD

ADAM SOWDER

ABBEY BARKER

BROCK ELMORE

HARRISON WAGER MILLER

Look back at it

by Kat Sylvester Scan this qr code or follow the link to watch these seniors as they look back on the best memories of their time in high school. wp.me/p1PFoJ-SZ

CARTER JOSTES

TAYLOR THURMAN

BRADY SCOTT

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